All dogs six months or older kept within the Town of Carver must be licensed.
Licenses must be renewed annually; failure to do so may result in a late fee for each unlicensed dog.
Licenses are valid January 1 thru December 31 of each year.
The deadline for purchasing licenses without penalty is February 28.
Altered (spayed / neutered) dogs are eligible for a reduced rate on the license fee.
No license is issued for a dog not having a current rabies vaccination.
The Town Clerk must have a copy of the rabies vaccination certificate on file before issuing a license.
Purchased licenses are non-refundable.
Licenses are not transferable from one dog to another.
Tags must be worn by dogs at all times (MGL Ch. 140, ยง13).
Four (4) or more dogs require a Kennel License.
Kennel licensing can only be accomplished by first making an appointment with Animal Control for inspection. No payments will be accepted or licenses granted without an inspection.
If you currently have four (4) or more dogs and do not hold a kennel license, you need to begin the process by contacting the Permitting / Zoning Departments.
If your dog becomes lost, please contact Animal Control.
If you have any questions, please contact the Town Clerk.
Click 'Renew License'.
Provide your Account ID and Password or a past license number. If valid, a shopping cart is made having your renewing licenses.
To purchase new licenses, return to this page and select the new items.
When you have all the items you need, click 'Check Out' from within the shopping cart to complete the process.
Click the appropriate license item from those to the right to add it to your shopping cart.
To purchase other items, return to this page and select them.
When you have all the items you need, click 'Check Out' from within the shopping cart to complete the process.
- Online Fee: $2.00
- Total: $9.00
- Online Fee: $2.00
- Total: $12.00
- Online Fee: $2.00
- Total: $9.00
- Online Fee: $2.00
- Total: $12.00
By code, you are not permitted to own more than 3 dogs.
Items purchased online are subject to a per item convenience fee, indicated as 'Online Fee'.
Purchases made online are payable using American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa credit cards.
Licenses are sent through the postal mail. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing and delivery.
All registrations are subject to review. Knowingly providing false or misleading information can result in penalty, fine or prosecution under the law.